April 12, 2012

Woven, not pressed

When searching for a garden furniture cover the type of material it is made from is almost as important as a snug fit. Cheaper covers will be made from polypropylene. You’ll notice because it will feel like plastic, because, well, it is. It’s not a terrible material, but will only last you a single season, at best. If you need something more durable, consider a polyester, especially if it’s 600 denier. Denier refers to the thickness of the individual threads used in the fabric, and, as you might guess, the higher the number the thicker the fabric, with increased durability and reduced permeability. The Veranda line is made from 600D, as is the Veranda Elite. 300 denier polyester would definitely be a compromise, but it is certainly better than polypropylene. If cost is a major issue, consider the Terrazzo line.

March 6, 2012

Polyester lasts, like your dad's suit from the '70's

When searching for a garden furniture cover, the type of material it is made from is almost as important as a snug fit. Cheaper covers will be made from polypropylene. You’ll notice because it will feel like plastic, because, well, it is. It’s not a terrible material, but will only last you a single season, at best. If you need something more durable, consider a polyester, especially if it’s 600 denier. Denier refers to the thickness of the individual threads used in the fabric, and, as you might guess, the higher the number the thicker the fabric, with increased durability and reduced permeability. The Veranda line is made from 600D, as is the Veranda Elite. 300 denier polyester would definitely be a compromise, but it is certainly better than polypropylene. If cost is a major issue, consider the Terrazzo line.

February 16, 2012

A few wrinkles never hurt anyone, ask my mother

If you’ve been considering some garden furniture covers, here is what they actually look like in action. Keep in mind these are new and still wrinkly. They will straighten out over a few days of use. For your reference, these are the Veranda line with all the bells and whistles like a drawstring hem, buckled clasps (for the grill cover) and vents to keep moisture from building up. Special thanks to Joe C. for the pics.

February 11, 2011

Just the top.

As the most popular outdoor appliance, the cover market for barbecue grills has been strong for quite some time. There is a wide variety of covers out there to choose from with a number of different materials and colors. But the vast majority of these options were designed for the stand-alone barbecue grill, either in cart, smoker or kettle-style.

Those with permanent island grills were left out, or forced to pay dearly for custom jobs or settle for lower quality craftsmanship and materials. Fortunately, those days are over. Classic Accessories has just launched their new island grill covers in the Veranda line. These hig-quality covers are made of 600 denier polyester, which is akin to soft luggage, and come with a three year warranty. They look good, too.